marine life
To Make a Heart from Scratch, First Build a Robot Stingray
Researchers eventually want to make hybrid hearts for human patients.
Scientists Use Play-Doh to Understand the Feeding Habits of an Ancient Reptile
The hammerhead-shaped, zipper-teethed mouth of the Atopentatus was used to scrape algae off rocks and slurp it up.
How We're Screwing Ourselves Out of New Cancer Drugs and Zika Meds
Coral reefs are a drug-development goldmine, and as a result of bleaching we're killing our chances of using them in lifesaving treatments.
Octopus Breaks Free from Glass Prison, Proves There Is Hope for Us All
"Off he went," the aquarium manager said. "Didn't even leave us a message. Just off and went."
The Coming Fight Over Oil Drilling in the Great Australian Bight
An Australian Senate committee is going to look at a proposal from BP asking for permission to drill for oil off the country's southern coast, and activists are gearing up to push back against the energy company.
There Is Less Poison in Fish Than You Think
A new study from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography found that fish are exposed to significantly less chemicals compared to any other period over the last 40 years.
Take a Trip Underwater, 'For the Love of the Sea'
Lewis Blackwell's new photo book captures beautiful and rare sea creatures in all their diversity.
Pro Tip: Give Your Ocean Robot a Bath
Some tips on preventing an invasive species from hitching a ride on your underwater ROV.
Thousands of Fish Were Killed When This California Lake Dried Up Overnight
A Northern California lake mysteriously lost all its water in a single day, leading to the death of thousands of fish, and area residents want answers.
Two Undersea Robots are Saving Marine Life From Lost and Abandoned Fishing Nets
Now if only they could get rid of all the ocean's plastic next.